Submitted by San Juan Island Parks and Recreation

This is the perfect class to help those age 55 and older maintain supple bodies and peaceful minds. The health benefits of yoga have been widely accepted and promoted by the mainstream medical field. This class will help you to improve joint mobility, balance and reflexes, and mental clarity. It will also increase your stamina and youthful posture and muscle tone.

These classes move at a slower pace with opportunities for questions and individual attention. Come learn about the best self-care and stress release techniques that you will treasure for a lifetime.

Katerina Wen, M.Ed. has been a professional yoga teacher and yoga therapist for over 20 years. Her teaching style is gentle and compassionate. Known for her masterful ability to work with all ages and body types, Katerina’s work inspires and touches people in a way few ever forget. Register with Island Rec. Classes are held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Tuesdays, April 4 to May 30 at The Mullis Community Center for $42. Please register by March 23; there must be a minimum of 10 participants registered by early deadline. For more information, visit Island Rec at 580 Guard St., its website www.islandrec.org, or call 378-4953, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays.